Weekend Party Desserts: 7 Bengali Sweets That Steal The Show

By Yash Lakhan

Rasgulla

These are soft and spongy chhena balls drenched in a light sugar syrup that has a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness.

Sandesh

A delicate
subtly sweet dish prepared with fresh paneer
occasionally topped with almonds and seasoned with cardamom or saffron.

Mishti-Doi

Sweet
fermented yogurt with a creamy
smooth texture and a hint of caramelized jaggery flavor.

Chomchom

These are sweets in the shape of cylinders made from chhena soaked in syrup;
for extra richness
they are sometimes dusted with shredded coconut or khoya.

Payesh

A classic rice pudding from Bengal
cooked in milk, spiced with cardamom
and frequently garnished with raisins or nuts.

Pati Shapta

A delectable combination of coconut and jaggery fills delicate crepes with the ideal blend of flavors and textures.

Kheer Kadam

A layered sweet that creates a lovely textural combination
with a soft rasgulla core covered in khoya.